Business Development Manager

Telent Technology Services Ltd

England

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

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Job summary

A telecommunications firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Rail sector in England. The role involves developing sales strategies and driving growth within the Rail market, requiring both home-based work and travel to clients across the UK. Ideal candidates will have experience in account management and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits including a car allowance and bonus scheme.

Qualifications

Experience selling to the Rail market in the UK.
Ability to leverage and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
Strong understanding of market and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategy for the UK Rail market.
Drive sales and profit growth for the Rail business.
Maintain and improve customer satisfaction.
Prepare customer-focused proposals with the bid team.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Strategy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Utilization

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager at Telent Technology Services Ltd

Rail sector role with UK travel required. You will work from home and travel to Rail customers and prospects throughout the UK when required. Agile – Home and UK travel.

What you’ll do

Develop and execute the sales strategy for the UK Rail market.
Drive sales and profit growth for the Rail business from UK Rail.
Identify and engage with key stakeholders in local authorities, transport operators, government and infrastructure partners.
Maintain and improve customer satisfaction and advocacy.
Collaborate with bid and proposal teams to develop compelling, customer-focused proposals.
Provide account management to some existing Rail clients.
Utilise data from across the Rail business to establish leads and sell Telent group solutions with a focus on Rail.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting using Salesforce and Sales Plans.

Who you are / Key requirements

Previously Account Managed and sold to the Rail market in the UK.
Demonstrate a ‘new business’ mentality.
Strong understanding of the target market and procurement processes.
Ability to leverage existing relationships and build/maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
Utilised data and reports to explore potential solutions for Rail clients.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
Collaborate with the wider Telent Rail team to gain information and data required for providing a solution.

What we offer

A career at Telent offers opportunities to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver. We nurture talent by creating an inclusive culture that respects differences and values diverse ideas.

Be part of a team shaping the future of UK transport.

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